Bold Steps With Sarah

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Bold Steps with Sarah is a podcast to help you navigating the ups and downs of business and personal growth. Join Sarah for heartfelt conversations, practical insights, and inspiring stories. From building a business and practicing mindfulness to balancing ambition with well-being, or simply seeking real talk on healing and growth, we cover it all. This podcast is your go-to space for taking bold steps toward creating the life and business you truly want. @the.holistic.business.coach

Episodes

  1. Turning Grief into Purpose

    12 MAR

    Turning Grief into Purpose

    In this episode of Bold Steps with Sarah, Sarah Martinez sits down with Jennifer Newberg, founder of It’s Lifey, speaker, and national community builder, for a powerful conversation about grief, identity, and rebuilding a life after loss. After losing her husband suddenly while traveling abroad, Jen found herself navigating unimaginable decisions while raising children, managing logistics, and confronting a completely new reality. What followed was not just personal healing, but the creation of a national movement that now supports thousands of widows across North America. Together, Sarah and Jen explore what it means to rebuild your life when everything you knew collapses. They talk about grief in the modern world, leadership during personal crisis, reinvention after 40, and how purpose can emerge even when you’re still in the middle of heartbreak. If you’re navigating divorce, burnout, loss, or a season of unexpected transition, this conversation offers honesty, perspective, and grounded hope. Show Notes: What it actually feels like when life changes overnight The invisible emotional and logistical weight widows carry Identity shifts after losing a partner The pressure to “move on” versus the reality of grief How Jen turned personal tragedy into a national support movement Leadership during a deeply personal crisis Reinventing your life and purpose after 40 The power of community in the healing process What modern grief looks like and why we need new conversations around it This episode is a reminder that rebuilding is rarely linear. Sometimes the most meaningful work emerges from the most painful chapters. Where to find Jennifer: → Website: https://www.itslifey.com→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslifey/ Follow Sarah: → Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boldstepswithsarah/→ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.business.coach/→ Website: https://www.sarahmartinezcoaching.com 🎧 Follow @⁠⁠boldstepswithsarah⁠⁠ for more conversations on growth, business, and becoming the version of you you’re meant to be. Learn more about your host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sarah Martinez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apply to be a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠guest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Bold Steps with Sarah Song by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠St. Finnikin

    44 min
  2. Is Your Nervous System Running The Show?

    27 FEB

    Is Your Nervous System Running The Show?

    In this episode of the Bold Steps with Sarah podcast, holistic business coach and mentor Sarah Martinez explores how your nervous system quietly runs more of your life than you think. Drawing from neuroscience research, Polyvagal Theory, and practical somatic tools, Sarah breaks down why stress responses shape your reactions, your habits, and even your growth. As a certified coach and yoga teacher who blends strategy with nervous system awareness, Sarah explains how chronic stress affects decision-making, why burnout isn’t a personality flaw, and how learning to regulate builds real resilience. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, reactive, or stuck, this episode will help you understand what’s happening in your body and how to work with it instead of against it. In this episode, Sarah covers: Show Notes: - How your nervous system constantly scans for safety and threat - Why reactions to criticism, visibility, and uncertainty are biological responses - The difference between fight or flight, shutdown, and true regulation - How chronic stress impacts the brain and emotional control - Why shame increases activation instead of calming itThe role of flexibility and recovery in resilience - Breathwork practices like cyclic sighing and slow-paced breathing - How humming and sound can support nervous system settling - Simple somatic tools including orientation, grounding, and gentle movement - How regulation builds long-term capacity, including in business If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, reactive, stuck, or burned out and blamed yourself for it, this episode will change how you see your patterns. Regulation isn’t about being calm all the time. It’s about building the ability to return to steady. Follow Sarah: → Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boldstepswithsarah/ → Personal Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.business.coach/ →Website: https://www.sarahmartinezcoaching.com 🎧 Follow @⁠boldstepswithsarah⁠ for more conversations on growth, business, and becoming the version of you you’re meant to be. Learn more about your host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sarah Martinez⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apply to be a ⁠⁠⁠⁠guest⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Bold Steps with Sarah Song by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠St. Finnikin

    21 min

  3. 12 FEB

    Succeeding as a Woman in a Male-Dominated Industry

    In this episode, I sit down with Urmi Hossain to talk about identity, leadership, and the courage to own your voice. Urmi shares her journey of navigating male-dominated spaces, embracing who she truly is, and building presence without losing herself. We explore the real challenges women face in corporate environments and what it takes to grow, speak up, and lead authentically. This conversation is about taking bold steps, reclaiming your story, and choosing yourself — even when it feels uncomfortable. If you’ve ever felt like you had to fit in to succeed, this episode is for you. Takeaways Self-belief and self-trust are the foundation of finding your voice Presence is built through vulnerability, storytelling, and discomfort Many women struggle with imposter syndrome and neglecting themselves You don’t need to have all the answers to grow Choosing yourself can transform your life — and inspire others Discover Urmi’s work, books, and insights on leadership and identity: ⁠⁠⁠Book⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Follow Bold Steps with Sarah for more conversations on growth, business, and becoming the version of you you’re meant to be. Learn more about your host: ⁠⁠⁠Sarah Martinez⁠⁠⁠ Apply to be a ⁠⁠⁠guest⁠⁠⁠ on Bold Steps with Sarah Song by: ⁠⁠⁠St. Finnikin

    32 min
  4. Slowpreneurship: Myth or Reality?

    29 JAN

    Slowpreneurship: Myth or Reality?

    Have you ever felt torn between slowing down and needing to move faster to make your business work? In this episode, I share an honest perspective on slowpreneurship — beyond the Instagram quotes and “rest culture.” We talk about what slowpreneurship really means when you’re building a business from scratch, with real goals, real pressure, and real bills. I share my own journey, why slowpreneurship is not a starting point but something you grow into, and how your nervous system plays a bigger role in your business than you might think. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why slowpreneurship is not about doing less, but doing things more intentionally. The difference between being slow and being stuck. Why structure and visibility still matter, especially in the early stages. How to build a business that grows without burning out. If you’re in your foundation phase right now, this episode is for you. Slowpreneurship is not a myth — but it’s not instant either. It’s a long-term way of building a business that actually fits your life. ✨ If you’re wondering where to start without burning out, I created something exactly for this phase. 👉 Explore it here: The H.E.R. Bootcamp On-Demand — a step-by-step roadmap to help you build your offer, your message, and your first clients, at your own pace. 🎧 Follow Bold Steps with Sarah for more conversations on growth, business, and becoming the version of you you’re meant to be. Learn more about your host: ⁠⁠Sarah Martinez⁠⁠ Apply to be a ⁠⁠guest⁠⁠ on Bold Steps with Sarah Song by: ⁠⁠St. Finnikin

    22 min
  5. Manifesting Your 2026: How I Actually Create What I Want

    1 JAN

    Manifesting Your 2026: How I Actually Create What I Want

    What if the life you want isn’t as far away as it feels? In the very first episode of Bold Steps with Sarah, I’m sharing how I’ve used manifestation — in a grounded, practical way — to create my life: from living on the West Coast, to building a business that supports my family, to working in global coaching spaces. This isn’t about wishful thinking or “just staying positive.” It’s about how your mind, your nervous system, and your decisions work together to shape your reality. In this episode, you’ll learn: What manifestation really is (and what it isn’t) How your brain’s focus shapes what you attract Why visualization actually changes your nervous system How to create non-negotiables that raise your standards How to write desire statements and affirmations that stick Why gratitude for what hasn’t happened yet is so powerful And how to avoid manic manifesting and stay grounded in trust I also share personal stories of what I’ve manifested — from where I live to the opportunities I’ve created — and the mindset shift that changed everything:“Everything is happening around me and I am being taken care of.” If you’re ready to start shaping your 2026 with clarity, confidence, and intention, this episode is your first bold step. 🎧 Follow Bold Steps with Sarah for more conversations on growth, business, and becoming the version of you you’re meant to be. Learn more about your host: ⁠Sarah Martinez⁠ Apply to be a ⁠guest⁠ on Bold Steps with Sarah Song by: ⁠St. Finnikin

    24 min
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    Bold Steps with Sarah is a podcast to help you navigate the ups and downs of business and personal growth. Join Sarah for heartfelt conversations, practical insights, and inspiring stories that bridge ambition with mindfulness. From building a business to practicing self-awareness, from healing old patterns to stepping into confidence, this is your go-to space for taking bold steps toward the life and business you truly want. Learn more about your host: Sarah Martinez Apply to be a guest on Bold Steps with Sarah Song by: St. Finnikin

    3 min

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Bold Steps with Sarah is a podcast to help you navigating the ups and downs of business and personal growth. Join Sarah for heartfelt conversations, practical insights, and inspiring stories. From building a business and practicing mindfulness to balancing ambition with well-being, or simply seeking real talk on healing and growth, we cover it all. This podcast is your go-to space for taking bold steps toward creating the life and business you truly want. @the.holistic.business.coach

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  • Creator
    The Holistic Business Coach
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Holistic Business Coach
  • Show Website
    Bold Steps With Sarah